Bidders Questions (answered).docx

165th Airlift Wing Fire Alarm/Suppression Inspection Bidders Questions

W50S7022R5001

1. Are there any systems covered in this contract that are NOT Wet, Dry, or Standpipe Systems? Pages 33-37 of the Solicitation indicate that testing shall be performed IAW UFC Tables 2-9 (Standpipe), 2-10 (Wet Pipe Sprinkler), 2-11 (Dry Pipe Sprinkler). Are there any other types of systems on base that are to be tested with this contract?

Answer: No. See attached inventory

1. Can you provide an approximate inventory count for the numbers of each type of system on base this contract will cover? # of wet Systems, # of dry systems, # of standpipes, etc.

Answer: See attached inventory

1. UFC 3-601-02, 2021 Edition does not list a frequency for the building inspection. Answer: See PWS for Frequency, Component, and Task

1. When annual inspection performed/can information from the previous contracts last was be provided to assist with estimating Fire Alarm device counts, sprinkler system complexities, hours/cost associated?

Answer: This service has not been performed by a contractor

1. Is previous performance on a Government Contract required to be considered for award?

Answer: No. See Factor 2 Past Performance Factors in the solicitation

1. What type of Fire Alarm Monitoring system is utilized to receive signals on base? What is the current condition of that system?

Answer: Monaco D21 which was recently updated. (See Inventory)

1. Are there any device counts for the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems?

Answer: See Inventory Sheet

1. Are there any Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Drawings or past inspection reports?

Answer: See attached inventory. There are no past inspection reports.

1. Can you tell me if these services are currently being performed by a contractor? If so, could you please provide the incumbent name as well as the contract number?

Answer: There is no incumbent.

1. Are there any building, system, or device inventories? It was mentioned that there were detectors above the ceiling and inventories would help to identify these locations.

Answer: See inventory list

1. Are AFFF generators and solutions to be included in this contract?

Answer: No. See inventory

1. Are kitchen hoods to be included in this contract?

Answer: No. See inventory.

1. Are the systems required to have any other inspections beyond the annual inspection (i.e. 3 year, 5 year or monthly pump runs)?

Answer: No only what the solicitation calls for.

1. Does the site have a preference for specific NIECT levels of the technicians performing the work or just comply with UFC?

Answer: Comply with UFC

1. Period of performance indicates a 1 month POP. Should the POP go to 8/5/2023, or is the intent to perform all the inspections in 1 month (7/5/2022-8/5/2022)?

Answer: Period of Performance is Negotiable with flexibility.

1. Please provide an inventory of all the types of fire alarm panels and counts of all the devices (pull stations, smoke detectors, duct detectors, strobes, horn strobes, etc.) in each building Answer: See attached inventory list